Integer Addition and Subtraction

Front

What is the result of 1 - (-7)?

Back

8

Front

What is the result of -5 - (-6)?

Back

1

Front

What is the result of 7 - 5?

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2

Front

What is the result of 9 - (-7)?

Back

16

Front

What is the result of -3 - 4?

Back

-7

Front

Define an integer.

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An integer is a whole number that can be positive, negative, or zero.

Front

What does it mean to subtract a negative number?

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Subtracting a negative number is the same as adding its positive counterpart.

Front

What is the rule for adding two negative integers?

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When adding two negative integers, the result is also a negative integer.

Front

What is the rule for adding a positive integer and a negative integer?

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The result depends on the absolute values; subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger one and take the sign of the integer with the larger absolute value.

Front

What is the result of -2 + (-3)?

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-5